I've been a bad blog buddy, not stopping by as often as I should (or would like.) Happy 4th, nevertheless.

I believe we told you, during our visit, that we had gone out to Coney Island via elevated (in February, if I recall the date of our get-together correctly.) Dopes that we were, we actually went there with the idea of getting Nathan's dogs. Duh! February, and with the after-effects of Sandy still somewhat fresh. Anyway, we went. No dogs, but we did enjoy a walk between Coney Island station and the next one up the line, West 8th/Aquarium, and we saw the sad state of the various rides and amusements. Here's hoping everything bounced back!

(We'll be watching the hot dog eating contest on TV today, so I suspect we'll get some idea of how things have progressed since that time.)

Daryl, Happy 4th to you! Hope you have a great day! A nice long weekend for you! Hope it's special!I watched a PBS special on the Statue of Liberty yesterday. Lots of good NYC shots! I think NYC would be a great place to spend the 4th!

Belated 4th of July wishes Daryl, it's been so mega hectic around here with garden and kitchen renovations I don't know whether I'm coming or going. I see you found the perfect red white and blue image for today, I had no doubts at all that you would :)